Construction Inspector - Road/Bridge (Entry Level)

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking entry-level Construction Inspectors for road and bridge projects in New Jersey. You will apply standard inspection procedures to assess ongoing and completed work for structural quality, safety, and conformance with plans, specifications, and codes.

Night shifts are expected. Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, and the firm offers comprehensive benefits and an ESOP.

Qualifications

• Requires clear communication and basic computer skills.
• Must possess an active driver’s license and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle Screening.
• On-the-job training provided for construction inspection fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, layouts, and specifications for compliance with plans and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine tests for concrete, soils, and other materials as needed.
• Measure dimensions, elevations, and alignment to verify conformance with contract documents.
• Prepare daily reports, quantity measurements, and computations.
• Document field notes and track pay items and delivery tickets for processing payments.

Skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Active Driver’s License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Construction Inspector - Road/Bridge (Entry Level)

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

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Tracking Code

26364

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Trenton Construction Services Team is seeking to add entry level inspectors to apply standard inspection procedures for in progress and completed construction work for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes. Working hours will include night shifts.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation is $25.00-$35.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, site layouts, specifications and construction methods for compliance with the approved plans and specifications, laws and safety regulations
• Perform routine tests as needed for concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement for compliance with contract documents
• Prepare daily reports, quantity measurements and computations
• Makes field notes and computations. Tracks delivery tickets and pay items for processing payments

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Communication
• Computer proficiency
• Active Driver’s License
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle Screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• On the job training provided

Preferred Experience

• Construction inspection experience preferred in transportation
• NICET | Certification or ability to obtain within first six months of employment

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.